The law, which received overwhelming support with a vote of 57 to 3, was propelled by President Nayib Bukele, who consistently criticized the former ban as 'absurd.' The new legislation allows mining activities throughout the country, save for nature reserves and water ecosystems deemed sensitive. It also explicitly prohibits the toxic use of mercury commonly employed by small-scale miners.
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